Maryland TikToker raises money to help Navy veteran retire
A random act of kindness can go a long way, especially during the holiday season, so Rory McCarty of Western Maryland setup a GoFundMe page to help 82-year-old Navy veteran Butch Marion retire from a Cumberland Walmart.
Santa uses sign language to spread cheer to deaf, hard of hearing children in the DMV
Santa Claus arrived last week to the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland, spreading Christmas cheer and fostering a memorable, unique connection with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Local landscaping company surprises employees with 'appreciation bonuses'
The bosses at Ruppert Landscape decided to surprise their employees with “appreciation bonuses” that ranged from $7,000 to just over $200,000.
'She Said Yes': Michigan graduate proposes to college sweetheart during commencement
Student David Shoemaker proposed to his now-fiancee Ryann Swann during the winter commencement ceremony on Saturday.
Love for 'Colors': Man's pet turtle of 24 years sparkles as flower girl in his wedding
A Chicago man's nearly quarter-of-a-century friendship with his pet turtle, Colors, reached its pinnacle last month when he asked her to be a flower girl at his wedding.
Volunteers support Uvalde, Texas on Wreaths Across America Day
After the school shooting, planning for Wreaths Across America Day in Uvalde “was too much” — but the generosity of volunteers from thousands of miles away helped get the job done.
Postal worker hailed a hero for helping save dogs from fire in Kensington
The owners of two dogs that nearly died in a house fire Tuesday got to thank the postal worker who first spotted the smoke at their home.
‘He’s waiting for you’: Ohio couple, both 100 and married for 79 years, die less than a day apart
June and Hubert Malicote had a love for the ages and not even death would keep them apart.
Brooklyn Center liquor store employee offers homeless patron shoes off their feet
One employee at Brooklyn Center took the adage to heart when they were spotted giving a patron the shoes off their feet, according to a post on the store’s social media accounts.
Dog abandoned at Orlando hotel reunited with family 7 years after going missing in Texas
This was a happy ending seven years in the making.
Adorable video: Police dog attempts to shovel snow in Vermont
Police posted the video on Facebook, joking that the dog, identified as K9 Nova, was excited to announce her new job with Public Works.
‘I was shocked’: DNA test leads man to granddaughter, brother he never knew existed, living just 1 mile away
Melvin Gray, a military veteran, came across an initiative called “DNA Quest” — a project focused on reuniting adoptees with biological families.
‘It was my home’: Pediatric cancer survivor returns for wedding photo shoot at hospital that cured her
Riley Wagner, the bride, basically lived at Children’s Medical Center Dallas after she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 6 weeks old.
South Carolina K-9 missing after training exercise hugs handler in emotional reunion
Three-year-old Gunner was found 'cold, wet, and thirsty but in good health,' South Carolina police say.
13 strangers rent van together, go viral after canceled flight leaves them stranded
It was a road trip they'll never forget.
Photos: Stuffed toy left in rental car returned to little girl after epic ‘adventure’
A Southwest Airlines agent went the extra mile to reunite a little girl and her stuffed toy "Dog Dog." She took some adorable photos along the way.
Flight attendant who was joined by dad on every Christmas flight has holiday off for ‘first time’
Every year, Hal Vaughan joins his daughter, who works as a flight attendant, on multiple trips she has to work as a flight attendant over the holiday. This year, they will get to enjoy Christmas at ground level.
California photographer shares story of strangers daily, amassing thousands of photos over almost 7 years
He calls it a labor of love. Nearly every day for almost seven years, Bay Area photographer Brian Molyneaux has stepped out into his community and used the shutter of his camera to connect, taking photos of thousands of strangers he’s met on the street, to learn their story and then offer a window into their lives.
Officials grant Los Angeles girl’s request to keep unicorn
Rules are rules. Animal control officials in Los Angeles County have granted permission for a little girl to keep a unicorn at home, provided she follows strict guidelines.
Santa ditches sleigh, gets lift from LAPD chopper to deliver presents to kids in hospital
Hundreds of children will have a brighter Christmas thanks to the LAPD and one very brave Santa Claus, who arrived to Wednesday’s celebration in style.